Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 944.60486

The Craftsman 944.60486 is a 2004 lawn tractor from the LT 1000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 499cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a hydrostatic transmission by Hydro-Gear. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It includes a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with a 2-blade manual lift system. Tires are sized 15x6.00-6 front and 18x9.50-8 rear. The PTO is mid-mounted, independent with a manual clutch and pulley type. Electrical system is negative ground with a 12-volt battery and 230 CCA. Original price was CAD 1,800 in 2004.
Power16 hp
Founded42" deck
Model944.60486

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 944.60486

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 31C707
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.57x3.06 inches (91 x 78 mm)
Displacement499 cc (30.5 ci)
Oil capacity15 qts (14.2 L)
Power (gross)16 hp (11.9 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
Year2004
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SeriesLT 1000 Series
SteeringManual steering
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original priceCAD 1,800 in 2004
Operator stationOpen operator station
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH28
Battery CCA230
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps3 (charging), 5 (lights)
Attachments
Belt144959
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Drivebelt
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Mower deck42" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelHydro-Gear 322-0510
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire18x9.50-8
Front tire15x6.00-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
PTO typeindependent
Mid PTO Typepulley
PTO locationMid PTO